£800k revamp projects for schools will be rolled out

The first phase of an £800,000 scheme which will improve 11 primary schools across Walsall is being rolled out.


Paramedic life is just wizard for Steve

Two wheels have proven to be better than four for a paramedic who is using a motorbike to beat the traffic and respond more quickly to emergency calls.


Band reunited by James May’s TV show

A Black Country band who were re-united by Top Gear presenter James May are set to star in his TV show tomorrow night.


Aston Villa’s Stiliyan Petrov reveals Darren Bent ‘hurt’ by Sunderland jeers

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov today revealed team-mate Darren Bent was “hurt” by the hostile reaction he received against former club Sunderland.


West Brom winger Jerome Thomas blasts penalty call against Liverpool

West Brom winger Jerome Thomas today admitted the Liverpool display was “not good enough” – but hit out at the officials over the Reds’ controversial penalty.


Billy Jones reveals West Brom were warned about Liverpool’s Luis Suarez

West Brom defender Billy Jones today revealed the Baggies’ players were warned about Luis Suarez before he won Liverpool’s controversial penalty on Saturday.


Stephen Hunt ‘fancied’ taking Wolves penalty at Manchester City

Stephen Hunt today revealed he took Wolves’ penalty at Manchester City because he fancied himself to score.


Dean Smith defends his actions in Saddlers’ League One defeat

Walsall boss Dean Smith today stood by his actions after being sent off and forced to defend his selection policy.


Lee Beevers is happy to hand over Saddlers goalkeeping jersey

Walsall utility man Lee Beevers today insisted he has no plans to switch positions after his emergency goalkeeping duty.


HomeServe crisis after probe into mis-selling

HomeServe shares today lost almost half of their value as investors reacted to claims emergency insurance policies may have been mis-sold to customers.

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